.nrw
.nrw is a generic extension, run by Minds + Machines GmbH since 2014. Anyone can register a .nrw name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | Minds + Machines GmbH |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 11 July 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.nrw/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.nrw |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nrw |
Registrars that sell .nrw
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .nrw domain
The .nrw registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nrw domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .nrw extension?
Minds + Machines GmbH is the registry operator for .nrw. The registry keeps the list of every .nrw name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nrw domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .nrw name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .nrw created?
.nrw was added to the DNS root zone on 11 July 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nrw domain?
The .nrw registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.nrw/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.nrw. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nrw signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nrw zone is signed, so a .nrw domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.